A community foundation is a separate legally-recognized entity, operated exclusively for charitable purposes, and is independent from control or influence by other organizations, government or donors.
27. February 1990:
Entry into the monument list. The owner RAG wanted to destroy the tower.
21. February 1997:
The money for destroying the tower is now used for saving the building
IBA-boss Professor Ganser, suggested further steps for preservation. The RAG is still the owner of the tower.
November 1999:
On 7th of August 1999, Mischa Kuball presented the light art Yellow Marker planned by himself. Spontaneously, 35 people of the village Bönen created a promotion association for the winding tower Königsborn III/IV, and the project "Förderturm" goes on.
2000:
The LEG becames the new owner of the tower - still under the control of the RAG, because methane gas is leaking out of the shaft.
2003:
The Community Foundation Winding Tower Bönen (Bürgerstiftung Förderturm Bönen) is created and now responsible for the preservation.
2004 until now:
The tower is used for different cultural purposes like concerts, musicals, cabaret, cinema, parties and much more.
Please feel free to help by spending time or money or just book a guided tour through the winding tower with a fantastic view around from the 55-m-level.
More Information by info@foerderturm-boenen.de